B2Venture
B2Venture is a European venture capital firm that focuses on backing "the Unique, the Mavericks, the Outliers." They aim to leverage the power of generations to shape tomorrow by investing in the earliest stages of companies with the best ideas and brightest minds. The firm is supported by a community of angel investors spanning both tech and industry, who provide expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and hands-on support to portfolio companies. They invest primarily in the pre-seed and seed stage with the ability to invest in later stages through a Direct Investments track. B2Venture emphasizes its role as a long-term partner for entrepreneurs, providing deep experience, unwavering dedication, and unique expertise to support portfolio companies.
BGV (BioGeneration Ventures)
BioGeneration Ventures specializes in seed investment for early-stage life science companies, leveraging expertise from universities, biotech startups, and large pharma to accelerate product development and transform entrepreneurs into attractive investment opportunities.
Bethnal Green Ventures
Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) invests in ambitious, diverse founders building tech-driven solutions to address global challenges like climate change, inequality, and poor health. They prioritize purpose-driven businesses that deliver measurable positive outcomes for people and the planet, emphasizing commercial viability alongside impact. BGV is the first UK VC certified as a B Corp and follows a rigorous, inclusive application process to support founders from all backgrounds.
BrainsToVentures AG
b2venture is a European venture firm that aims to shape the future by investing in the earliest stages of promising ideas and bright minds. They focus on backing unique, maverick, and outlier founders. The firm leverages a community of angel investors with expertise in both tech and industry, providing portfolio companies with unique expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and hands-on support. b2venture invests primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages, but also has the ability to invest in later stages through their Direct Investments track. They aim to be long-term partners for the entrepreneurs they back.
Buildit Accelerator
Buildit Accelerator, initially established in Estonia in 2013, focuses on accelerating hardware and IoT startups. Over 11 years, the firm has evolved from providing small seed investments to becoming a venture capital fund that can invest up to €1.5 million. They aim to help startups scale faster and smarter, refine prototypes into market-ready products, and secure substantial investments. They aim to empower entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into tangible realities. Buildit's investment strategy involves providing investment up to 250kEUR for Pre-seed stage startups, particularly focusing on companies incorporated or predominantly running business from Latvia. They focus on companies with MVP, Market-Founders fit. They also invest up to 1.5 MEUR Seed stage/follow up for startups preferably in Baltics, Nordics, possibly any EU country. Buildit aims to develop the IoT and Hardware success stories of the future by nurturing startups from prototype to scalable businesses. Buildit has experience with 18 batches, 3500 applications, and 100+ startups from 18 countries. The fund has gained experience with startups through successes, complex challenges, and occasional setbacks.
Butterfly Ventures
Butterfly Ventures is a leading seed-stage deep tech VC firm operating in the Nordics and Baltics. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on early-stage companies, often investing before they generate significant revenue. They have a cooperative approach, working closely with founders and providing support across all partners. The firm is committed to sustainability, claiming to be the first carbon-neutral VC fund in Europe. Their investment strategy is centered around identifying and supporting disruptive ideas in deep tech, hardware, and hardware-interfacing software. They are particularly interested in companies that have a positive social or environmental impact. Butterfly Ventures typically makes its first investment at the seed stage but has the capacity for follow-on investments. Butterfly Ventures emphasizes business-driven growth, with portfolio companies typically generating revenue within six months of the initial investment. They aim to support companies from the earliest stages through subsequent funding rounds and growth phases. The firm has offices in Oulu, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Copenhagen, reflecting its commitment to the Nordic and Baltic regions. They also demonstrate a commitment to measuring success beyond financials by considering metrics related to sustainability. Their recent news articles highlight their focus on net impact and integrating sustainability into growth plans, signaling a forward-thinking approach to venture capital that considers environmental and social factors alongside financial returns.
Capricorn Partners
Capricorn Partners is an independent manager of venture capital funds, including Quest for Growth, focusing on innovative companies that utilize technology for competitive advantage. The firm aims to invest in themes that have a positive global impact, concentrating on digital, health, and clean technologies within Europe, particularly the Benelux region. They pursue both quoted and private investments, integrating the two within Quest for Growth. The firm leverages over 30 years of experience in the venture capital space. With a substantial amount of assets under management, Capricorn Partners is comprised of a team of experts. The investment strategy involves identifying and supporting companies that can scale their businesses internationally, as evidenced by their recent investments in companies like Oska Health, Xyall, and Trendtracker. Capricorn Partners actively engages with its portfolio companies, showcasing their stories and highlighting key milestones, such as fundraises and exits. This approach suggests a commitment to building long-term relationships and contributing to the success of their investments. The firm’s emphasis on technology-driven innovation and its regional focus positions it as a key player in the European venture capital landscape.
Connectventures
Connect Ventures backs technical founders who build defensible, high-impact products by leveraging deep technical expertise, earned insights, and a drive for extraordinary outcomes. They focus on early-stage companies across Europe with a conviction-driven, hands-on approach.
Constructor Capital
Constructor Capital is a Swiss-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in Deep Tech, Software, and Edtech. They bridge frontier research and scalable venture capital, backing founders who turn scientific breakthroughs and advance software ideas into global businesses. As the venture engine inside of Constructor Group, they leverage a global ecosystem encompassing research, universities, and applied technology to connect frontier research with venture discipline, aiming to help founders transition from lab to market faster and with higher conviction. Their investment approach is deeply rooted in science and aims to identify and support breakthrough innovations that accelerate learning and scientific discovery. Constructor Capital's edge is defined by several key factors: a research network comprising relationships with over 50 universities and 500+ world-class researchers for early sourcing and due diligence of deep science opportunities; access to Constructor Group assets, including Constructor University, Constructor Tech, and Constructor Start, for pilots, talent, and co-development; an operator DNA with partners who have founded and scaled platforms; a global network of VCs, LPs, and corporate partners across Europe, MENA, US, and Asia; and a commitment to ecosystem deal flow through partnerships with TTOs, incubators, and accelerators to commercialize academic IP. The firm is particularly passionate about the future and actively seeks out opportunities in areas like quantum technologies, even before they gain mainstream attention. Their General Partner's acquisition of Constructor University and the development of Constructor Tech reflects their belief that changing the world begins with knowledge and underscores their commitment to building the future. They focus on science-based ventures at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Constructor Capital provides significant value add by supporting executive hiring, facilitating customer outreach, and connecting academic founders to elite business networks, turning scientific breakthroughs into real growth stories.
Cornerstone VC
Cornerstone VC focuses on investing in early-stage technology businesses led by diverse teams in the UK. They employ a 'people first' investment strategy, believing that the potential in diversity as an asset class is significant. Their approach centers on supporting founders who are intentional about building world-class teams, excel in high-growth environments, and are obsessive about execution. They prioritize the team and the people behind the idea, as much as the product itself. The firm's investments span across three key themes: Live, Work, and Play. Within Live, they invest in Health Tech, Carbon Tech, Supply Chain and Logistics, and PropTech & Infrastructure, focusing on technologies that improve lifestyles and create a sustainable future. In Work, they target Enterprise Software, Machine Learning/AI, Fintech, and Ed Tech & Skills, supporting innovative applications for collaboration, data protection, financial empowerment, and employee wellness. For Play, they invest in Networks & Marketplaces, Online Communities, Web 3.0/Immersion, Social, Adtech, and Martech, redefining how people wind down, socialize, and spend quality time. Cornerstone VC emphasizes being an approachable and supportive partner to founders, particularly during the challenging early stages. They aim to be present during both the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey. They actively look to break barriers within the VC landscape and support opportunities for talented founders from diverse backgrounds. They started as angel investors and aim to bring that experience into their fund investing activities. They seek founders who are building world-class teams, can excel in high growth environments and are truly obsessive about execution.
Delta Partners
Delta Partners is an early-stage VC firm based in Ireland that focuses on investing in foundation-stage Irish startups. They emphasize supporting entrepreneurs in building solid company foundations and milestone-focused, capital-optimizing cultures that last a company’s lifetime. They believe getting the foundations right dramatically increases a start-up’s chance of success and unlocks the path to explosive and sustainable growth. They consider the ability to execute an idea as more critical than the idea itself, focusing on how founders think, learn, act, and adapt. They look for evidence that founders have engaged with the market, tested solutions, and made decisions based on feedback, signaling momentum and potential.
Eden Ventures
Eden Ventures is an international venture capital firm focused on pre-seed startups, aiming to help founders realize their full potential. They position themselves as the "garden of Eden" for early-stage companies. Their strategy revolves around leveraging a large network of over 500 angels to provide business connections and fundraising opportunities through club deals and connections to VC partners. They seek to invest in teams with serial entrepreneurs, multidisciplinary skills, and strong commitment. The firm offers initial investments up to 100,000 EUR, with flexible financing options including SAFEs, convertible notes, and equity. They prioritize a "founders friendly" approach, acknowledging the challenges and opportunities of building a new business. Eden Ventures is backed by IAG, the main Italian business angel network, which suggests a strong tie to the Italian startup ecosystem and access to angel investors. Their investment criteria include targeting multibillion-dollar markets in hyper-growth sectors with well-defined target customers. They look for deals with the presence of professional investors, a clear roadmap, and defined KPIs, aiming to complete at least 50% of each round. They also mention synergies with the IAG portfolio of 80+ startups and scaleups as a value add. Their overall approach is network-powered, emphasizing connections, strategic advice, and maximizing next round opportunities for their portfolio companies.
Emblem
Emblem is a venture capital firm that partners with European founders at the pre-seed stage. They aim to provide founders with concrete, pragmatic, stimulating, and unreserved support during the initial phase of their entrepreneurial journey. The firm has raised $100 million to back Europe's earliest-stage founders. Their approach involves direct engagement with decision-makers, a bias towards high-risk/high-reward investments, a commitment to helping startups reach Series A, and a dedication to supporting all their entrepreneurs, regardless of their level of success over time. Emblem emphasizes flexibility in deal-making, including equity stake, board seat, and check size, and prioritizes closing the distance between founders and VCs to foster helpful, honest, challenging, and impactful relationships.
Entrepreneur First (EF)
Entrepreneurs First (EF) focuses on building cofounding teams from exceptional individuals and accelerating their journey from ideation to revenue generation. They provide founder-friendly funding, mentorship, and access to Silicon Valley’s ecosystem, including office space, credits from tech partners, and introductions to top investors. EF emphasizes hands-on support, global talent matching, and rapid scaling, with a strong emphasis on AI, fintech, and cutting-edge tech sectors.
Evolem Start
Evolem Start accompagne des entrepreneurs dans l’exécution de leur vision avec une approche pragmatique, réactive et axée sur la performance durable. Leur structure de family office permet des décisions rapides et un engagement long terme, sans contrainte de temps ou de performance financière immédiate. Leur objectif est de créer les meilleures conditions pour la réussite des projets en alignant intérêts avec les entrepreneurs.
Expedite Ventures
Expedite Ventures is a business angel group of CTOs and CPOs focused on investing in and mentoring tech founders, with a particular emphasis on creating sustainable businesses. They provide both capital and in-depth, hands-on mentorship derived from decades of collective experience in building and scaling technology companies, which they believe is at least as valuable as funding. They prioritize supporting underrepresented groups in tech, including female and immigrant entrepreneurs. They are particularly interested in DevTools that promote cross-functionality, bridging gaps between developers and other creative colleagues. The firm looks for founders who identify and address real problems with innovative solutions. They value teams with industry expertise, unique access to data or resources, and a combination of smart technological implementations. They also invest in companies that combine AI, document management, and payments to tackle inefficiencies in the fintech and legaltech spaces. Their investment strategy involves partnering with founders and teams who demonstrate a clear vision, an innovative use of state-of-the-art technology, and the potential to disrupt their respective industries. They emphasize hands-on support to the companies they invest in and provide mentorship to ensure success.
Export & Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)
EIFO, the Export & Investment Fund of Denmark, operates as Denmark's business bank and investment fund, aiming to stimulate economic activity and prosperity through investments in Danish companies. Their primary goal is to assist Danish businesses in "setting things in motion," focusing on areas critical to Denmark's future, including security, innovative technologies, green transition, global business, and entrepreneurship. They provide both financial backing and strategic support to companies across various stages of development. The fund's strategy revolves around deploying capital to foster growth and innovation within Denmark, with a specific emphasis on sectors that align with national priorities, like defense, renewable energy, and advanced technologies. They aim to generate returns while simultaneously contributing to the broader societal objectives of increasing Danish wealth and competitiveness. By providing financial resources, EIFO enables companies to pursue opportunities for expansion, technological advancement, and global market penetration. EIFO actively participates in various initiatives and campaigns designed to promote entrepreneurship and business development, illustrating its commitment to being more than just a source of capital. They take a proactive role in identifying promising ventures and supporting their growth trajectories. The organization strives to create an environment conducive to innovation and to empower Danish companies to become leaders in their respective fields. Their focus areas revolve around defense/security, green transition, growth/entrepreneurship, and innovative technologies. They offer various financial instruments to support companies across their lifecycle, ranging from early-stage startups to established enterprises looking to expand their global footprint. The fund acts as a crucial catalyst in driving economic development and securing Denmark's future prosperity by backing promising businesses across strategic sectors.
FIRSTPICK
A first-check VC fund providing €100k–€500k initial investments (with follow-on capacity up to €1m) to Baltic founders at early stages. Offers access to a network of 100+ operators, 250+ founders, and practical know-how for life.
Faber
Faber invests in teams transforming the world with frontier technology. They combine entrepreneurial DNA, scientific expertise, and investment success to help founders grow and scale globally. They focus on early-stage ventures, from pre-seed to Series A, supporting companies from idea to market to early growth. Faber has dedicated teams supported by an expert advisory network to guide its deep tech investments.
Final Frontier (Space & Defence VC)
Final Frontier is a Nordic VC fund focused on backing visionary founders building critical space and defence tech companies in Europe. The firm aims to support companies that contribute to European sovereignty and leadership in these sectors. They believe that Europe has the potential to regain its leadership in technology and industry, particularly in space and defense, and they are investing in startups that are developing innovative solutions in areas such as satellite systems, propulsion, drones, cybersecurity, and autonomous platforms. They specifically seek teams with working prototypes ready for real-world deployment. The firm starts with a smaller fund and plans to move to a larger one in the future.
First Momentum Ventures
First Momentum Ventures invests in pre-seed deep tech startups with highly ambitious teams addressing complex technical challenges. The firm provides comprehensive support from fundraising to recruiting, leveraging its team of engineers and scientists to understand technical products, teams, and markets deeply. They focus on building strong foundations for sustainable growth and act as dedicated partners, offering resources, networks, and expertise to navigate the complexities of early-stage startup development.
Forbion
Forbion is a global venture capital firm with a focus on advancing groundbreaking biotech innovations and other sustainable solutions that improve the health of people and the planet. They invest in innovative biotech companies across all stages of (bio-) pharmaceutical drug development through their Ventures and Growth strategies. In addition, they leverage their biotech expertise to address planetary health challenges through their BioEconomy fund strategy, which invests in companies developing sustainable solutions in food, agriculture, materials, and environmental technologies. They aim to select impactful investments that will positively affect the health and well-being of people and the planet while meeting financial return objectives. Forbion's investment approach is centered on building and scaling companies around compelling science and clear unmet needs. They actively source, build, and guide life sciences companies, resulting in numerous breakthrough therapies and successful exits. They manage investments across multiple fund strategies targeting different stages of company development, from pre-clinical and early clinical companies to clinical-stage drug development. Forbion operates a joint venture with BioGeneration Ventures (BGV), focusing on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in Benelux and Germany. The firm's commitment extends beyond capital commitments. They provide their portfolio companies with a collaborative and experienced investing team and advisory network, which bring expansive and profound insights into the companies and value building process. Forbion targets category-defining therapeutics and sustainable biotech solutions with global impact.
Founders Factory
Founders Factory operates as both a venture builder and investor, focusing on early-stage founders. Their core mission is to empower these founders to go further and faster by providing a unique combination of capital, operational expertise, a global network, and access to industry-leading corporate partners. The firm's strategy involves co-founding companies through their venture studio, where they partner with entrepreneurs to launch new ventures from inception. Additionally, they run sector-focused accelerator programs and venture funds, investing in talented founding teams across multiple continents. Their vision is to be the most impactful co-founder, offering comprehensive support from the initial idea to seed stage and beyond.
HCVC
HCVC is a venture capital firm that backs founders on a mission to industrialize scientific and technological progress. They focus on hard tech, specifically companies applying deep tech solutions to various industries. The firm invests in areas where scientific or engineering theories are translated into real-world applications, even when those applications involve complex and sometimes counter-intuitive implementations. The firm is keen on supporting founders who are building tangible products and scalable platforms, often where traditional venture capital might overlook.